Zoning is a Jazz album by Mary Lou Williams, originally released in 1974. On Gatefold: 2 pressings tracked.
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Post-Bop & Modal
- warm
- meditative
- spiritual
About
Thirteen tracks (including previously unreleased version of Syl-o-gism and Gloria) embodying her always-distinctive compositions, lyricism, power, and adventurous harmonies. In the extensive notes to this reissue, Bob Blumenthal states that "its appearance in 1974 served as a revelation and a reaffirmation of what had always made Williams so unique. She was still stretching the boundaries, with harmonic, rhythmic, and formal notions that bordered on the avant-garde; yet her ear for melody and her deep immersion in the blues idiom remained." Williams is backed by pianist Zita Carno, bassist Bob Crenshaw, and drummer Mickey Roker. "Her music remains so fresh and .
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Intermission1:26
- A2Holy Ghost5:20
- A3Zoning Fungus II6:48
- A4Ghost Of Love4:52
- A5Medi II2:03
- A6Gloria6:23
Side B
- B1Rosa Mae4:27
- B2Olinga3:59
- B3Praise The Lord6:35
- B4Play It Momma3:52
- B5Medi I4:50
Credits
Performers
- Bob CranshawBASS
- Milton SuggsBASS
- Tony WatersCONGAS
- Mickey RokerDRUMS
- Mary Lou WilliamsPIANO
- Zita CarnoPIANO
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 2 pressings tracked on Gatefold